McHenry Township Annual Meeting

Township government is the oldest form of government in America. It was started by the early Americans who wanted to escape from the autocratic governments of Europe. Established as a pure democratic process, the people have a direct voice in this grassroots government. This began at the Annual Town Meetings where people from surrounding areas came together to discuss important issues and establish laws.

Today townships continue to hold Annual Town Meetings on the second Tuesday in April. While the Annual Meetings no longer deal with roaming livestock or the muddy condition of dirt roads, it continues to be committed to responding to the needs of the residents of this community by providing compassionate, efficient and accountable government services. The role of all townships is continually evolving.

The purpose of this meeting is to publish the Supervisor’s Annual Financial Report and the Road District Treasurer’s Annual Report, to discuss and vote on issues of Township Business, to approve the sale of Township Equipment, and to allow electors to speak on any Township Government issues.

All McHenry Township residents are invited however only registered voters are allowed to vote at the meeting.